SELF-PACED FREQUENTYLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1) How do I contact my instructor if I need help?

Come to CAOS Lab AT 203 during open hours. Refer to the Greensheet (PDF file) for Lab Hours.

2) Which CAOS course should I take first?

CAOS 70AA Elementary Keyboarding: if you don't know how to type.

CAOS 90GA Computer Literacy or 100G Intro to PC: if you don't know how to use the computer.

3) How many CAOS courses should I sign up for in one quarter?

We recommend that you don't sign up for too many courses at one time because you can add CAOS courses throughout the quarter.

4) How do I purchase my textbooks and other materials for the class?

Refer to the Booklist (PDF file) for required course materials.

5) Can I submit more than 5 assignments at one time?

No. You may only submit 5 items. However, after your work has been approved, you may continue to submit 5 more items throughout the day.

6) Where do I place my work when I want to submit for instructor approval?

Place your Progress Folder in the bin at the Testing Counter AT 203.

7) How do I know I have completed my course?

All assignments and tests including redos must be successfully completed and approved.

8) Can I take a redo test on the same day?

No. You can not take a failed test on the same day. If you fail any test two times, you risk failing the course. If you fail a test on the last day of the quarter, you will fail the course.

9) What happens if I can not finish my course by the end of the quarter?

You will receive a NP. You must re-enroll in the course the next quarter and complete it within that quarter. When you have completed the course, the registrar will make a notation that the NP will not be counted into the GPA and the new grade will count for the GPA. Incompletes are not offered in the CAOS department.

10) Can I do my work in the CAOS lab or at home?

Most of our CAOS courses can be done at home providing your computer has proper software installed. Ask CAOS instructors for specific software required for your courses. However, you must come to the lab to turn in your assignments (no more than 5 assignments at one time) and take tests.

Note: The following courses can not be done at home: CAOS 102L, CAOS 180J (partial work - spelling tapes).

11) How many hours does it take to complete a CAOS course?

Each unit usually requires approximately 24 hours of lab time per unit to complete; however, this is a general guideline and should not be used as a basis for completing the course. The better way to assure that you can complete your course is to divide the number of assignments/chapters plus test or quizzes by the number of weeks left. This will help you to determine the number of assignments/tests you need to complete each week to complete the course by the end of the quarter.

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